This was 9.2 percent higher than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 23,696.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Allendale for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 358 | 4.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,555 | 19.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 179 | 2.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 463 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,500 | 18.9 |
| Associate's degree | 940 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,085 | 26.3 |
| Master's degree | 695 | 8.8 |
| Professional school degree | 95 | 1.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 47 | 0.6 |

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